Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Milwaukee BucksBucks
122
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
115
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee BucksBucks | 26 | 36 | 35 | 25 | 122 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 32 | 25 | 32 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Bucks held off the Cavaliers 122-115. The tempo dragged the Cavaliers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Bucks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Bucks steamroller is in full effect right now. The Bucks bench chemistry carried them. Cavaliers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Bucks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Bucks · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Bucks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.